Cherokee County Health Data
Cherokee County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
492
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.5 per 100K
Dentists
6.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Cherokee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 26.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.4% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 76.3% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.5% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.9% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cherokee County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adult Health Reports in Cherokee County Differ from National Norms
Health data brief for Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
In Cherokee County, 25.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health. This is notably higher than the national average of 17% for this metric. The county’s life expectancy is 73.0 years, which is similar to the Oklahoma state average of 72.7 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. There are 492 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is 74 per 100,000 residents, which is roughly equal to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in the county is 17.1%, which is higher than the state average of 15.3% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.